The Decathlon Association

May 2018

May 27, 2018

DECA Newsletter #25 provides in depth coverage of the 2nd day of the 44th Hypo-Bank meeting in Gotzis, Austria where Canadian Damian Warner, Calgary, won for the 4th time and put up some big numbers...a national record 8795. American Zach Ziemek placed 10th overall, 8124 ,as 21 of 31 completed all ten events. Lindon Victor dnf'd. Download VolumeXXXXIIINumber25May(7) 2018

May 26, 2018

DECA Newsletter #24 provides first day coverage from Moesle Stadium in Gotzis, Austria where 3x and defending champ Damian Warner of Canada (left) has the field by a leash. His 4565 first day is well clear. Zach Ziemek (4194) stands 10th an Lindon Victor (4174) is 12th. Perfect weather greeted 31 starters. 27 finished all five 1st day events. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXXIIINumber24May(6) 2018

May 22, 2018

This short post provides background information for the USA athletes who will be competing this weekend at the 44th Hypo-Bank Meeting in Gotzis, Austria. Zach Ziemek is the lone American male in the decathlon. As well 2x NCAA champ Lindon Victor who competes for the Santa Barbara TC will be in the men's field On the womens; side: Erica Bougard, Alex Gochenor, Annie Kunz and Allison Reaser will start if the women's heptathlon. CLICK HERE 2018 Americans in Gotzis

May 20, 2018

DECA Newsletter # 22 provides coverage of USA decathlon action during the 3rd week of May, 2018 wherein the focus was on two-year college tournaments, In El Dorado, KS at the national JUCO (NJCAA), vault nh's upset several favorites and the winner was Central Arizona frosh Jonathan Ply. Next week attention swings to the US small college championships (NAIA, NCAA D-II, D-III) and the 44th Hypo Bank Meeting in Gotzis where the lone American, 'Double Z' Zach Ziemek makes his initial appearance. CLICK HERE VolumeXXXXIIINumber22May(4) 2018

May 13, 2018

This new Results Page provides details of the 40 (!) USA decathlons held over the May 9-12 period, commonly called 'Collegiate Conference Week.' Major scores came from the Southeastern Conference, the Big 12, Big 10 and dozens of other leagues. The NCAA D-I qualifying listing was virtually rewritten as nine new names were added to the top 24 on the final two days. The USA and collegiate lists are updated. CLICK HERE 2018 Outdoor Results

This post provides information on the opportunity to join coach Harry Marra at a special track and field camp in the High Sierras July 16-20, 2018. Marra, the IAAF T&F Coach of the Year has not only coached some of the world's best athletes (e.g. Ashton Eaton set 5 world records in CEs), he has also coached some of the world's best coaches. A unique opportunity, especially for young Americans interested in Combined Events. CLICK HERE Come Join Olympic Coach Harry Marra Flyer

DECA Newsletter # 20 provides coverage of the early half of the very busy 'Collegiate Conference Weekend' in wherein the NCAA D-I qualifying lists are likely to be rewritten. The top score was provided by Rice senior Scott Filip whose 7702 total garnered a third Conference USA title. A dozen additional meets are underway on Friday-Say (May 11-12). CLICK HERE VolumeXXXXIIINumber20May(2) 2018

May 07, 2018

This new Results page provides details from the 39 (!) USA decathlons held during the first week of May, 2018. The major scores were posted by Stanford's Harrison Williams (7925 while winning Pac-12) and by Dartmouth's Ben Ose (7491 while winning the Heps). The USA and collegiate lists are updated. Next week most of the major conferences will conduct decathlons and one can be assured there be some jockeying on the college qualifying lists. CLICK HERE 2018 Outdoor Results